Also once you win a D1 title you also get a "Premium" gold pack as well as coins. Not sure if it's a coincidence but I've mostly gotten 3-5-2 players in those packs which just so happens to be my formation of choice.

Same here, I've just started with them in career mode; they have loads of young players. I found them through Ashley Grimes (ST), who you'll definitely want to check out if you're making a bronze english team. 74 finishing on a bronze feels absurd.